Finding one's way

A crooked path wends its way through thick forest, horizon unseen

Brambles and vines feet intertwines eyes focused only on the green

A moss slippery trail in shaded light pale winds up mountainous hill

Watching one's feet on this forested street, can't see beyond the next rill

The trail does fade into leafy shade, closed off the way ahead

Swimming one's path through a botanical bath, leaves close behind one's head

Lost in a green sea, towering waves of tree, no longer able to swim

Bubbled up stones reveal earth's bones, as sun's light grows dim

A fallen log birthed out of fog reveals a nursery of the dead

Umbilical vines overhead with rivulets that blead over forest's bed

Shadows grow long as birds stop their song, twilight is in the air

Stars arise in darkening skies as I descend the hills stair

Night has overcome light, darkness fills the trail

Sounds of night raise levels of fright hoping my lantern won't fail

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A little lantern light will direct you to the end of the tunnel. Such wonderful description here of a rocky journey ahead. Reminded me of depression and the struggle to find light. Beautiful poetry Soren. Have a wonderful day.

[Soren]

Thank you so much Chris for your review and most kind words of encouragement they are most appreciated

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Soren
Seems like you got caught in some overwhelming natural disaster...your vivid portrayal is beautiful... even though it might be treacherous.....that little lamp is your savior...i love your descriptive words.." lost in a green sea, towering waves of tree"... love this line, it tells it all
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Thank you so much Betty for your read and analysis it is most encouraging.

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure Soren
have a lovely day
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Thanks so much my friend for the read and comment of understanding. As always it is most appreciated

[Thomas W Case]

Feels like you walked into something older than fear and kept going anyway.
That little lantern of yours—might be dim, but it’s doing honest work.

[Soren]

Thanks so much for the review and comment my friend it is most appreciated